Overview
- Duration 10 days
- Trip Type Solo/ Group
- Best Time All around the year
- Start/End KTM/KTM
- Accomodation Home stay
- Location Gandaki
- Transportation Car/Van/Bus
Nepal is popular for its local lifestyle, and Ghalegaun is one popular tourist destination at the elevation of 21 meters above sea level in the Lamjung district. It is popularly known for local touch that it provides to any tourist and has been developed as a model touristic destination in the SAARC nation as well.
This trip is not about experience, but you get to explore the local culture of the village along with environmental education, natural gifts, best photography experience, etc. You will be in the lap of various mountains on this trip which includes Mt. Machhapuchre, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Lamjung, Mt. Bouddha, etc. It is the hospitality of the people there that will make you feel great.
During this trip we will explore Pokhara, and walk on an average of five to six hours till we reach Ghalegaun. We start exploring the local village lifestyle from the very first day of our trek itself. The local foods and drinks will be something that you take away as a memory for a longer time. You can opt for local-level cultural performances as well on this day.
You overcome through various bridges, rivers, and waterfalls during your trek. Ghalegaun and Bhujung are popular places for homestay.
This trek is suitable at any time except monsoon; but visiting Ghalegaun during January – May, and August – October will let you explore mountains beautifully. We can customize the trek route as per your ease committing the best price deal in every single form.
Itineraries
Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu
Once you drop down to Tribhuwan International Airport, our representative from Mountain Routes will be there to receive you. You will be taken to star hotel in Kathmandu, where you might want to take a nap to overcome your jet lag and tiredness. After you get fresh, you will be explained briefly about your Home Stay Tour.
You can do the necessary shopping or visit around Thamel market in the evening. You should get prepared with your luggage packed so that we can begin the trip from the very next day.
Day 2 : Kathmandu to Pokhara
Having our breakfast, we depart from Kathmandu and head towards Pokhara. Overcoming the crazy traffic jam of Kathmandu, our driver will take you towards the Lake City of Nepal. You get to see amazing views of the river, hills, and mountains on the way.
Day 3 : Pokhara Sightseeing
On this day of our homestay trip to Ghalegaun, we explore Pokhara. Having our breakfast we travel around Davis Fall at first. This is an amazing waterfall to get ourselves pleasured. Just opposite to Davis Fall, there is Gupteswor Cave to be around.
Having our lunch we head towards Bat Cave and Mahendra Cave. These are natural caves that you get to explore. We then head towards Lake Side, and relax observing the evening view of the lake. Overnight at Pokhara.
Day 4 : Drive to Thumsikot and trek to Nangidhar
Having our breakfast, we first take a drive of around three hours till Thumsikot from Pokhara. We travel through Begnas lake and then we finally reach Thumsikot. Reaching Thumsikot we then start our trek.
This day, we walk for around four hours and finally make it to Nangidhar, a beautiful village located at an altitude of 1920 meters. Overnight at lodge thereby.
Day 5 : Nangidhar to Pasgaun
Having our breakfast, we get set for the next day’s hike. Our hike will be a straight trail in which we pass through eye-catching waterfalls, beautiful landscapes, and views of mountains. Halting at Bagaicha, we then trek further till Pasgaun. Overnight will be spent at a local house with locally prepared dinner.
Day 6 : Pasagaun to Ghale Gaun
We start our trek through 3 hours of downhill walk, which will then be followed by 2 hours of ascending till we reach Bhujung. Bhunjung is the next village near to Ghalegaun, with homestay craze. However we don’t stay here but walk for the next couple of hours till we reach Ghale Gaun. This is the main destination of the trip anyway. Overnight at Ghalegaun.
Day 7 : Stay at Ghalegaun
Having locally served breakfast, we walk around the village. There are few houses around, where we will be welcomed wholeheartedly. A tower visit for relaxation can be an amazing experience. Apart, there is a museum where you can engage yourself. Locally prepared lunch and dinner will be the best thing to try hereby. Overnight at Ghalegaun.
Day 8 : Ghale Gaun to Besisahar
We have to move forward this day. We continue our trip gradually after breakfast and descend towards Besi Shahar. This ill be around three hours trek and we will have our meal on the way itself. Overnight at a lodge at Besi Sahar.
Day 9 : Drive to Kathmandu
We finally conclude our trip this day taking a bs drive from Besi Sahar to Kathmandu, which will be around 7 hours’ drive. Observing natural beauty, highway lifestyle, and Trishuli river alongside, we finally reach Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 10 : Departure
With all the memories of villages of Nepal, mountains view, villages around – we finally depart. We will drop you at the airport before your flight time to bid farewell.
